22.

Dinner at the Drummond ranch was wary to the least. Killian returned home in a somber mood and everyone silently decided to let him be. They knew something happened but were willing to patiently wait till he opens up. The conversation was idle, Mikel wasn't worried much but it was there. Feeling tired from her long day she took to bed early. No one missed the lingering look Killian gave her when she left the dining room.

Confusion and love were settled in his blue eyes when he turned back to them. "She knows it's Betty Ann?" he quietly asked.

"Yeah. I placed two and two together and came up with fork tongue bitch." Kelsey always had a way with words. Vincent and Corey erupted in laughter, Mama Roarke rolled her eyes trying her best to hide the smile and Killian pinched the bridge of his nose in exasperation.

Where's the ladylike charm, little sis?

"What about you? Did you figure it out?" Corey asked.

"I had a feeling she will do some shit after her sad out of a job tale but not this.